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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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NUD, n., v.¹ Also nodd (Jak.).

I. n. A slight jerk, a nibbling, as of fish at a baited hook (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).Sh. 1899 J. Spence Folk-Lore 135:
He feels a heavy weight and knows it to be the nud o' a fish.

II. v. To nibble, jerk slightly.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
To feel de fish noddin.